Upwards in Tagalog

“Upwards” in Tagalog translates to “Pataas” or “Paangat”, referring to a direction moving toward a higher position or level. Understanding this term and its various contextual uses will help you communicate spatial directions and metaphorical growth more effectively in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Upwards

[Definition]:

• Upwards /ˈʌpwərdz/
• Adverb 1: Toward a higher place, position, or level.
• Adverb 2: Toward a higher amount, degree, or value.
• Adverb 3: In an ascending direction or manner.

[Synonyms] = Pataas, Paangat, Paitaas, Sa itaas, Patungo sa itaas

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The balloon floated upwards into the clear blue sky.
• Ex1_PH: Ang lobo ay lumutang pataas sa malinaw na asul na kalangitan.
• Ex2_EN: She glanced upwards to see the birds flying overhead.
• Ex2_PH: Tumingin siya paangat upang makita ang mga ibong lumilipad sa itaas.
• Ex3_EN: The prices have been moving upwards steadily over the past year.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga presyo ay patuloy na gumagalaw pataas sa nakaraang taon.
• Ex4_EN: The climbers made their way upwards through the steep mountain trail.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga mangangakyat ay gumawa ng kanilang paraan paangat sa matarik na landas ng bundok.
• Ex5_EN: The arrow pointed upwards, indicating the direction to the next floor.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pana ay tumuturo pataas, na nagsasaad ng direksyon sa susunod na palapag.